can i do with out?i want to have it as a dual exhaust but if i can dowithout the catilyic converters i will........is that legal?
2006-07-27 08:53:04 · 7 answers · asked by nic3cova 1 in Cars & Transportation ➔ Maintenance & Repairs
ok first off jyd9999, changing your exhaust from stock is NOT ILLEGAL!!! what are you like 7? or really unexperienced in the car field? Yes you do need a catalytic converter, or it will be illegal, but just do it like everyone down here in the south does, gut it! (the catalytic converter I mean) It makes for a smoother ride, it might be illegal, but its smooth and sounds better (LOUDER!!!) And, if if you ever get caught tell them something must have jumped up and punctured it ;) but yes your going to need 2 catalytic converter's, one for each side, I have dual exhaust on my truck with flowmasters wow!!! it sounds good, when im double clutching down the road!!! I got a 1993 Ford Ranger!
2006-07-27 09:10:34 · answer #1 · answered by i_am_a_dude_2005 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you live in an area that inspects your truck for emissions then you would have to leave the convertor on and use one for each side for better flow. There are smaller ones than that huge one that came on Chevy's of your year and cost maybe $100 each. IF you don't live in a place that inspects your exhaust then just get the dual exhaust without the convertors.
2006-07-27 15:58:12 · answer #2 · answered by mister_e79 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Changing your exhaust is perfectly legal. If you want dual exhaust then yes, you need two catalytic converters to meet EPA and DEQ regs for clean air.
I would also recommend going with a larger diameter pipe to allow your engine to breathe easier. Better performance that way.
2006-07-27 15:58:28 · answer #3 · answered by Lonnie P 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
In the United States, you can't run without catalytic converters, and the penalty varies depending on your state. As a datapoint, in California, running without cats is a $2000 ticket.
2006-07-27 16:16:00 · answer #4 · answered by Nick N 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Make it into duals after the converter.
2006-07-27 16:14:11 · answer #5 · answered by tdl78 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
if your area calls for emissions testing you have to have all components in working order so check local law and use that as a guide my recommendation is to go with the 2-cat system just to cover all bases
2006-07-27 15:57:28 · answer #6 · answered by yodamandemonoid 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
changing the exhaust from stock is illegal
2006-07-27 15:55:52 · answer #7 · answered by jyd9999 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋